Impact of Aggression on Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being among Working Adults

Abstract

The present study has been undertaken to understand the impact of aggression on self-esteem and psychological wellbeing among working adults. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used, and data was collected through a purposive sampling of 250 working individuals aged 20 to 50 years from various workplaces and offices in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study utilized the Brief Aggression Questionnaire (BAQ), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), PWB (Psychological Wellbeing Scale) were applied separately to study aggression, self-esteem and psychological wellbeing. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 27, employing correlation analysis to identify associations between variables, linear regression to determine the impact of aggression on psychological wellbeing, and independent sample t-tests to examine gender differences in aggression levels. Results revealed significant relationships between aggression, self-esteem, and psychological wellbeing. Moreover, aggression significantly impacted psychological wellbeing, and male participants exhibited higher levels of aggression compared to female participants. The findings highlighted that workplace aggression harms self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, stressing the need for supportive environments